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Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was picked 8 to 13 September at 52.4 hL/ha. This is the fourth vintage since its debut. The 2022 has a complex bouquet, leaning a little more toward yellow fruit, hints of vanilla pod and melted candlewax. Perhaps there was a soupçon more mineralité in the 2021, which would be expected given the cooler growing season. The palate is medium-bodied with a very harmonious entry and pinpoint acidity that lends this simmering tension from start to finish. There is a little "bite" on the finish, a shard of stoniness that leaves you wanting more. I actually find more complexity here compared to the previous vintage. It should mature with style. 1,757 cases produced.
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Aromas of sweet golden orchard fruit mingle with notions of clear honey, white flowers, toasted hazelnuts and petrol in a rich and inviting bouquet, introducing the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. Full-bodied, ample and layered, with a sweet and enveloping core of fruit, ripe acids and a chalky finish, it's built along lines similar to the demonstrative 2019. As readers may remember, it's produced from almost three hectares of vineyards, in the communes of Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesses, that have been leased from Bonneau du Martray since November 2018. Once again, it reflects the domaine's vision for Chardonnay—picked at full maturity, in a powerful, gastronomic style.
About the Producer
The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or DRC is one of the most prestigious wine estates in the world with 25.5 hectares mostly in Vosne-Romanée on the route des Grands Crus in the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits of the Burgundy vineyards (named after the 1.8 hectare Clos de la Romanée-Conti, one of the most prestigious mythical grands crus in the world). The civil company of the same name was founded in 1942 by Edmond Gaudin de Villaine. It is now co-managed for their heir family by the winegrowers Aubert de Villaine and Perrine Fenal.
